Kent
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Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Kent. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mantua resident Ethelyn VonHelmers Fitzsimmons turned 110—marking a lifetime of poetry, piano, and quiet resilience—and friends at the Mantua Historical Society asked locals to send birthday cards to P.O. Box 493. Weekly Villager
- ➤ Memorial Day weekend in Portage County will feature parades, ceremonies and grave tending for fallen military members on May 25 and May 26. In Kent, American Legion Post 496 will hold a parade that starts with a ceremony on the Main Street Bridge at 10 a.m. on May 26 and moves to Standing Rock Cemetery after participants submit their insurance applications by May 24. Record-Courier
- ➤ Bert, an orange/white cat with an injured shoulder and a bite wound, was brought to a Good Samaritans property and taken to a vet where his wound was flushed (and he received an antibiotic injection) to prevent infection. He is a couple years old, tested negative for leukemia/FIV, and will be neutered soon. Weekly Villager
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Aldi is offering new Aldi Finds deals under $20 starting May 21 that include outdoor items like kiddie pools and pop-up beach tents—timing the offer for early summer. Stores will operate on limited hours on Memorial Day so customers should check with their local branch. Record-Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ JA Garfield students Thomas McGinnis, Emma Marshall, Christopher Winningham, Keith Schauer and Andrew Kristoff were named the first recipients of the Zach Peterson Memorial Scholarship and received tool sets and supplies for the Automotive Technology program at Maplewood Career Center for the 2025-26 school year; Zach’s parents Dan and Jama Peterson announced the winners on Monday evening. Weekly Villager
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Windham Township was praised for its quick and strong work after an April 17 tornado damaged 35 homes and destroyed four buildings. County and local leaders cleared 46,000 pounds of tree parts and set up a relief fund to help 9 applicants fix their homes — showing how the town responded with unity after the storm. Weekly Villager
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ David Fry began a rehab assignment with Double-A Akron on May 20 as he returns to live game play after elbow surgery in November. He recorded his first hit with an RBI and said he felt ready for progress — his return to the Guardians is expected in a few weeks — while continuing careful rehab. Record-Courier
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Matteo Mancuso Live Concert
7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Kent Stage — Ticket prices available — Experience the musical journey of a young guitar prodigy blending jazz and fusion.
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Art & Wine Festival 2025
5-11 p.m. — Hometown Bank Plaza — Cost TBA — Experience a vibrant showcase of art, wine, and music from local creators.
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Thai Yoga Massage + Reiki Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — SHINE Ohio — Limited spots available — Experience deep relaxation and healing through Thai Yoga Massage and Reiki.
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Outdoor Summer Art Camp for Kids
11 AM - 12 PM — Fred Fuller Pavilion — $40 — A creative summer experience for kids aged 6-13 featuring outdoor art activities.
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Annual Putt Around Downtown
12-5 p.m. — Laziza — $15 entry — Family fun meets local businesses in this unique putt putt golf event throughout downtown Kent.
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